Legal Counsel

Job Description

• Render prompt, effective and thoughtful advice to the business
• Contribute to implement strategic initiatives and render required legal advice
• Identify, evaluate and address risks
• Draft, negotiate and manage contracts and other documentation.
• Evaluate, advise, interpret and disseminate information on any significant changes in law and support with ensuring compliances
• Work transversally and collaborate with various BUs, teams on the assigned projects and matters
• Represent the organization, company at appropriate tribunals and statutory authorities to meet compliances
• Handle assigned litigation work, coordinating with external lawyers and following court processes
• Align with and participate actively in assigned cross-functional projects & initiatives
• Render required training to business stakeholders and support in gap assessment initiatives
• Demonstrates initiative, drive, proactiveness and agility with work
• To undertake research on legal and non-legal aspects relevant for resolution of matters
  Exceptional legal drafting skills
• Escalate issues on timely basis where needed and seek guidance to ensure parity in management of legal topics
•  Act with transparency ensuring the highest ethical standards